Baker, James Michael    <br/><br/>
Singapore 
James Michael Baker and Junia Marion Baker ; edited by Scott Marsh 
 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin  Gareth Stevens Publishing  2002 
 - 96 p.  ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ;  27 cm. 
 - Countries of the world . <br/><br/> Includes bibliography references and Index 
<br/><br/>An overview of Singapore: Geography -- History -- Government and the economy -- People and lifestyle -- Language and literature -- Arts -- Leisure and festivals -- Food -- A closer look at Singapore: Eating out -- Housing for the people -- Immigrants, then and now -- The Japanese occupation -- Land from the sea -- Lee Kuan Yew -- Parks -- Raffles outwits the Dutch -- Ready to mobilize -- Singapore online -- The straits Chinese -- Tourism -- Traditional beliefs -- Wayang performances -- Women in Singapore -- Relations with North America. 
<br/><br/> Provides an overview of the geography, history, government, lifestyle, language, art, and food of Singapore, exploring its customs and current issues. 
<br/><br/> 9 - 10 years 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>083682346X (lib. bdg.) 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>9780836823462 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2001041155 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Singapore--Juvenile Literature
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>j959.57 Bak   29